Chapter 325 - 223: Getting Bullied Again, Princess? Only I Am Your Friend~ Have a Taste of the Holy Light~

Chapter 325: Chapter 223: Getting Bullied Again, Princess? Only I Am Your Friend~ Have a Taste of the Holy Light~

"President Su Xuan, it’s been a while~" Princess Vivian appeared behind Su Xuan and his party without a sound, her steps light and graceful.

At her side, the Female Knight in Golden Armor followed her like a shadow, protecting the princess.

"Indeed, it has been some time, Princess Vivian." Su Xuan turned around, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. He could tell from her tone that she had likely been watching the entire battle.

This sparked a sliver of doubt, as he was certain he hadn’t sensed anyone’s presence before.

’Did they arrive halfway through the fight?’

’But the manor is on the edge of the forest. A coincidence like that seems impossible.’

’Unless... Vivian has been secretly watching this place the entire time.’

"This world is always full of unexpected coincidences. The quest I had Marquis Vino post ended up in your hands, President Su Xuan." Princess Vivian strode forward but stopped at a respectable distance from him, a cryptic smile on her face. "And not only did you complete the mission brilliantly, you also took the liberty of eliminating a formidable enemy for me. Please, accept my gratitude."

With that, she gracefully raised a hand. The Golden Armored Female Knight behind her immediately took the cue, walking up to Su Xuan and presenting a heavy chest.

The chest opened, revealing the dazzling gleam of Gold Coins.

[Additional Quest Reward: 50 Gold Coins]

Faced with a chest full of Gold Coins, Su Xuan’s expression remained as placid as still water. ’It’s only fifty Gold Coins, after all.’

He calmly took the chest from the Female Knight, stored it in his pack, and offered a faint smile. "Then I thank you, Princess."

"It’s a small token. Think nothing of it," Vivian replied with a smile.

"Now that the mission is complete, we’ll be on our way." Su Xuan gave Princess Vivian a nod and turned to leave.

"President Su Xuan, please wait," Princess Vivian said, quickly stopping him. "It’s been so long since we’ve seen each other. Would you be willing to honor me by joining me for afternoon tea?"

Su Xuan’s reply was curt. "I don’t have time."

’After what happened between us, and knowing she’s a Witch... nothing good can come from getting too involved with her.’

"So cold," Princess Vivian said, struggling to suppress her irritation and forcing a smile.

At the same time, a faint Golden light flared in her eyes as she said slowly, "A brief chat won’t take much of your time. I hope you’ll indulge me, President Su Xuan."

Before the words had even left her lips, the Power of the Dominated Demon Eye instantly began to invade Su Xuan’s consciousness.

’True, their last encounter had ended in her utter defeat—a violation of her very mind.’

’But after a thorough investigation, Vivian had discovered why her Dominated Demon Eye was ineffective against him. It was simply because his body contained a trace of the Night Witch’s Original Magic Power.’

’Combined with her own lack of mastery over the newly acquired Dominated Demon Eye, it had led to that humiliating outcome.’

’But now, she had fully mastered the Dominated Demon Eye. She’d even unlocked a new Authority, making the Demon Eye truly her own.’

’The Night Witch’s Original Magic Power was no longer effective against it. How could Su Xuan possibly resist her Dominated Demon Eye now?’

’Besides, she was only making a small request—just a cup of afternoon tea. How could she possibly fail?’

’She wouldn’t~’

But the very instant Princess Vivian activated her Dominated Demon Eye, Su Xuan’s Counter-Demon Eye flared with a dazzling Golden light.

’Again?’

Su Xuan could only laugh wryly to himself.

’Princess Vivian really never learns. But this was a perfect opportunity to test which of the Night Witch’s two Demon Eyes was stronger.’

With a single thought, Su Xuan’s Counter-Demon Eye began to whirl.

Almost simultaneously, Princess Vivian was shocked to find that everything around her seemed to have frozen.

"Wh-what’s happening?" she murmured, her expression one of complete confusion. She couldn’t comprehend the sudden turn of events.

’Could it be? Has my Demon Eye awakened a new power?’

While Princess Vivian was still lost in confusion, Su Xuan was already striding toward her.

The coldness on his face was gone, replaced by a brilliant smile. He grinned and said, "If it’s afternoon tea with Princess Vivian, I’d be delighted to have a taste."

Su Xuan’s words made Princess Vivian pause for a moment, but then her lips curled into a triumphant smile.

She said softly, "President Su Xuan is a clever man, after all. The Star Kingdom has a rare tea reserved exclusively for the Royal Family. I’m sure you will find it absolutely exquisite..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Su Xuan was standing right in front of her.

He reached out, grabbed her by the ankle, and lifted her upside down.

"Ah!? You! What are you doing?" Princess Vivian cried out, frantically trying to hold down her skirt as her face flushed crimson with humiliation.

She was utterly stunned, completely unable to process what was happening.

’My Dominated Demon Eye is active, so why can he still move so freely? How can he do something so outrageous to me?’

Just then, Princess Vivian’s eyes widened even further. Not only was he holding her upside down, but he had also unbound his constrained Holy Light.

The Holy Light, far more brilliant than the last time, made Vivian’s pupils quake. ’Is this guy even human?’ she thought, finding it hard to believe.

’How could it be so... brilliant?’

MMMFPH~

Before she could even think, she felt the scorching heat of the Holy Light...

Back in reality, the Golden Armored Female Knight noticed that the princess had suddenly frozen in place, her entire body seemingly locked in a rigid state.

Greatly perplexed, she immediately stepped forward to check on her.

"Princess?" the Female Knight called out softly, reaching out to gently touch Princess Vivian’s shoulder.

But the next second, Princess Vivian suddenly collapsed to her knees. Her eyes rolled back in her head, and a thin trail of drool trickled from the corner of her mouth.

"Princess!?" The Golden Armored Female Knight was horrified by the sight.

She angrily raised her head and demanded of Su Xuan, "What in the world did you do to her?"

At that moment, Su Xuan’s consciousness returned to normal. He glanced at the dazed Princess Vivian and said nonchalantly, "You should take the princess to rest. She’s tired."

The Female Knight: "?"

Without another word, Su Xuan led his Guild members into the Teleportation Array and vanished.

’Killing Princess Vivian here wouldn’t be wise,’ he knew.

’She might have a powerful Guardian lurking nearby, and in their current state, they couldn’t handle a stronger foe.’

’More importantly, Edith had specifically warned him that Princess Vivian was a crucial check against the alliance between Prince Tyres and Prince Laps. A small lesson would suffice.’

After Su Xuan and his party had left, a Female Knight with long, crystal-blue hair and clad in matching crystal-blue armor appeared before Princess Vivian in a flurry of ice and snow.

Her cold, grayish-white eyes glanced at the still-dazed Princess Vivian before she spoke to the Golden Armored Female Knight. "She’s fine. Just a little spooked. Take her back."

The Golden Armored Female Knight responded respectfully, "As you command." She then carefully helped Princess Vivian up and returned to the Royal City via the Teleportation Array.

The Female Knight with the long, crystal-blue hair remained, her gaze sweeping over every corner of the battlefield.

A moment later, she shook her head slightly, then dissolved into a flurry of wind and snow and vanished.